Got wheels? You’re not alone. Nearly 45% of New York City households own a car — and 24% of Manhattanites. But since Covid-19, interest in the best places to live in NYC with a carhas skyrocketed. “Parking was always in demand, but lately, I see it come up often during showings,” says Senad Ahmetovic, licensed associate real estate broker for Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales. “People feel the need for more mobility. They don’t want to rely on public transportation.”
Renting a parking spot is extra pricey right now, according to several experts. And access to private parking has an outsized premium. It may ease as the worst of the pandemic passes, or if rental prices fall again. The average monthly reservation cost across New York to reserve parking is $570.
To find the best places to live in NYC with a car, StreetEasy went under the hood. We reviewed various data (including statistics found on SpotHero, a digital parking marketplace) to find the most parking facilities. Are you looking for convenient street parking? That can be tougher than finding a rent-controlled apartment. But then again, you never know when you will get lucky!
It’s probably no surprise that Midtown, Manhattan is one of the best places to live in NYC with a car. After all, it’s full of office buildings, theaters, and restaurants where commuters and tourists need to park their wheels. And it’s home to the center of it all, Times Square.
Median asking rent for Midtown West: $4,000 as of December 2021.
Median asking rent for Midtown East: $3,995 for the same period
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Sutton Place
160 East 55th Street
$2,850No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
305 West 45th Street
$2,200No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
405 West 50th Street
$2,800No Fee
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Turtle Bay
335 East 51st Street
$2,300No Fee
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Sutton Place
235 East 54th Street
$2,900No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
400 West 45th Street
$2,500No Fee
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Murray Hill
5 Tudor City Place
$2,650No Fee
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Murray Hill
5 Tudor City Place
$2,700No Fee
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Murray Hill
5 Tudor City Place
$2,650No Fee
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Kips Bay
250 East 30th Street
$2,950No Fee
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Kips Bay
240 East 26th Street
$2,750No Fee
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Hell’s Kitchen
310 West 56th Street
$2,900No Fee
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Upper East Side, Manhattan: 159 Parking Facilities & Reasonable Rents
Sure, the Upper East Side is famous for museums and restaurants alike. But did you know it’s also one of the best places to live in NYC with a car? It has a ton of parking garages. Plus handy parking proximity to shopping on Madison Avenue.
Amenities for car-owners: Three gas stations, no car washes, and 17 electric vehicle charging stations.
Median asking rent: $3,300 as of December 2021 — below the borough’s median of $3,500, and the lowest on this list.
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Lenox Hill
370 East 69th Street
$2,650No Fee
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Yorkville
518 East 83rd Street
$2,495No Fee
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Upper East Side
148 East 84th Street
$2,495No Fee
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Yorkville
206 East 81st Street
$2,450No Fee
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Yorkville
1731 Second Avenue
$2,750No Fee
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Yorkville
313 East 85th Street
$2,850No Fee
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Yorkville
412 East 83rd Street
$2,250No Fee
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Yorkville
218 East 85th Street
$2,900No Fee
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Carnegie Hill
1408 Madison Avenue
$2,500No Fee
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Lenox Hill
330 East 73rd Street
$2,595No Fee
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Lenox Hill
226 East 78th Street
$2,850No Fee
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Yorkville
212 East 84th Street
$2,450No Fee
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Chelsea, Manhattan: 44 Parking Facilities & Low Car Ownership
Famous for its airy art galleries and The High Line, Chelsea is also excellent for parking. The Lincoln Tunnel lets out in Chelsea. It’s also one of the best places to live in NYC with a car because it has one of the lowest rates of car ownership in town. Translation? More parking spots for you.
Amenities for car-owners: We didn’t spot any gas stations, but you will find two electric vehicle charging stations. Also, there’s one car wash.
Median asking rent: $4,650 as of December 2021.
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The lush, leafy qualities of the Gramercy Park and Stuy Town neighborhoods don’t mean they’re anti-car. Quite the opposite. This is one of the best neighborhoods in NYC to own a car. (Note the numerous underground parking lots to satisfy so many apartment dwellers in one place).
Amenities for car-owners: One gas station and four electric vehicle charging stations.
Median asking rent: $4,445 as of December 2021 for Gramercy Park. $4,685 for Stuy Town.
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Money talks. The Financial District is one of the best places to live in NYC with a car, with 37 parking facilities tucked in its historic streets. Note: there is no street parking in the financial district from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Another good to know, when it comes to rentals, you will find a broad assortment in both new and old buildings. Many prewar units are newly remodeled.
Amenities for car-owners: We didn’t find any gas stations or car washes, but there are eight electric vehicle charging stations ready to give your ride a buzz.
Median asking rent: $4,450 as of December 2021.
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20 West Street
$3,000No Fee
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Financial District
116 John Street
$2,988No Fee
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Financial District
130 Water Street
$2,900No Fee
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Financial District
56 Pine Street
$3,000No Fee
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Fulton/Seaport
106 Fulton Street
$2,677No Fee
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Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 32 Parking Facilities & Diverse Housing Stock
If you’re watching your wallet these days, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is one of the best places to live in NYC with a car. Ahtemovic says rates at parking garages in Queens and Brooklyn tend to cost less, at $180 to $300 a month plus tax. That leaves you more money for shopping at the local indie boutiques.
Amenities for car-owners: Nine gas stations, a car wash in nearby Greenpoint, and eight electric vehicle charging stations.
Median asking rent: $3,895 as of December 2021.
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